Title :
Electromagnetic launch technology: the promise and the problems
Author_Institution :
Texas Univ. Syst., Austin, TX, USA
fDate :
1/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The state of electromagnetic launcher technology is briefly reviewed. Technical problems in achieving the launch technology objectives are discussed, including those connected with energy storage devices, switching devices, rails and solenoid accelerators, and the effects of high acceleration on projectiles and impact physics. Finally, the state of the materials technology is considered, and the areas in which basic research is needed are defined
Keywords :
electromagnetic launchers; energy storage; materials science; projectiles; solenoids; switches; electromagnetic launcher technology; energy storage devices; impact physics; materials technology; projectiles; rails; solenoid accelerators; switching devices; Chemical technology; Electromagnetic forces; Electromagnetic launching; Explosives; Kinetic energy; Projectiles; Rockets; Space technology; Testing; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
